Grabber of stuffed animals in an arcade NYT crossword clue

The clue “Grabber of stuffed animals in an arcade” points to a machine that uses a mechanical arm to pick up prizes, typically stuffed animals, in an arcade setting.

The answer is **CLAW**. A claw machine, also known as a “claw crane,” is a popular arcade game where players control a mechanical claw to grab prizes, including stuffed animals. The goal is to successfully grab and drop the prize into the chute.